Town Pop. 2,590

Living in Williton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Williton comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Safety falls furthest short: 46/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Williton places 11th of 13 in the TA4 postcode district.

The TA4 district averages 48/100, putting Williton 15 points below its own postcode area. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (11), schools (22) and broadband (29). For the surrounding area, see TA4 postcode district.

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Williton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
174.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 219 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 57 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Public order 42 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Limpetshell Lane 44 crimes
  2. 2 Fore Street 30 crimes
  3. 3 St Peters Close 29 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • St Peter's Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Knights Templar Community Church School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital12.5 mi
Weston General Hospital18.1 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)31.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,562 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
29
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate44.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired40.1%Student1.9%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.8%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary31.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership66.5%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Taunton 13.3 mi
Bridgwater 14.3 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 15.4 mi
J26 M5 14.1 mi
J26 M5 14.2 mi
J24 M5 14.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £277,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£228k £323k £421k £516k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Watchet 30 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Quantoxhead 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Washford 32 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bicknoller 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stogumber 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Blue Anchor 30 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kilve 30 4.4 mi away ⇄
Crowcombe 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Carhampton 31 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dunster 32 5.8 mi away ⇄
Nether Stowey 42 6.9 mi away ⇄
Minehead 38 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Williton a nice place to live?

Williton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Williton is 33/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Williton?

Williton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 452 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Williton?

Among the top-rated schools in Williton is St Peter's Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Williton in total.

What are house prices like in Williton?

The current median house price in Williton is £277,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Williton in context

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Postcode districts in Williton

TA4 48 ⇄

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